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TOP TEN SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

Tip 1: Give concrete examples.

If your answer to an essay question is abstract, support it with
a concrete example that illustrates your point. The scholarship
sponsor wants to see evidence that you satisfy their criteria,
not just unsupported statements.

Tip 2: Apply only if you are eligible.

Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully,
and make sure that you are eligible before you send in your
application. Your application will not be considered if you
aren't qualified to apply.

Tip 3: Identify the sponsor's goals.

Try to understand the sponsor's motivation in offering the
award. Do they want to promote interest in their field? Do they
want to identify promising future researchers and business
leaders? If you can identify their goals, you can direct your
application toward satisfying those goals, increasing your
chances of winning the award.

Tip 4: Complete the application in full and follow directions.

Many students fail to follow directions. You can give yourself a
competitive advantage by reading the directions carefully.

Provide everything that is required. But don't supply things that
aren't requested. You won't impress and you might be disqualified.

Be sure to complete the entire application. If a question doesn't
apply, note that on the application. Don't just leave it blank.

Tip 5: Neatness counts.

Make several photocopies of all the forms you receive. Use the
copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.

It's always best to type the application. If you must print, do
so neatly and legibly.

Proofread the entire application carefully. Nothing is less
impressive than an application with misspelled words or grammar
errors. Ask a friend, teacher or parent to proofread it as well.

Tip 6: Write an accomplishments resume.

Compile a list of all your accomplishments. This will help you
identify your strengths and prepare a better application.

Give a copy of the resume to the people who are writing letters
of recommendation for you. They will be able to work some of the
tidbits into their letters, making it seem like they know you
better.

Tip 7: Watch all deadlines.

Impose a deadline for yourself that is at least two weeks before
the stated deadline. Use this 'buffer time' to proofread your
application before you send it off.

YOU are responsible for making sure all parts of the application
arrive on time. This includes supporting materials, such as
letters of recommendation and transcripts. So make sure everyone
who is contributing to your application has ample lead-time.

If worse comes to worst, call the scholarship provider in advance
and ask if it's possible to receive an extension. Don't just
send the materials in late; many committees will refuse late
applications. But don't rely on extensions - very few scholarship
providers allow them at all.

Tip 8: Take steps to make sure your application gets where it
needs to go.

Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet
and keep it on file. If your application goes astray, you can
always reproduce it quickly.

Make sure your name (and social security number, if applicable)
appears on all pages of the application. Pieces of your
application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.

Tip 9: Ask for help if you need it.

If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to
call the sponsor. They will usually be glad to give you help. But
don't expect them to do the work for you. Completing the
application is your job.

Tip 10: Remember - your scholarship application represents YOU!

Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete application
reflects on you. It's the face you present to the sponsoring
organization. Take pride in yourself by submitting the best
application you can.


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Wendy Hartanto, MA, PhD.
Health and Housing Statistics Sub Directorate
BPS-Statistics Indonesia
Ph. (021) 3810291-4 Ext.5420
Email: wendy@...
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